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CERELAC Baby Food Cereal
Scored for ages 6–11 months — the pack says "6 to 24 months".
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This baby food cereal provides essential nutrients for growing children, including fortified vitamins and minerals. However, the presence of added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which is a source of free sugars, raises concerns for regular consumption by infants and young children. While the product is fortified, the sugar content should be carefully considered by parents, especially given the recommendations to limit added sugars in a child's diet.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Minerals
- Vitamins
Declared allergens: Milk, Soy and Gluten
Relevant if you have any of these allergies or intolerances.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Contains added sugar and concentrated fruit juice, a source of free sugars.
This baby food cereal contains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which contributes free sugars to a child's diet. While fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, the sugar content is a significant concern for infants and young children, who should have limited intake of added sugars.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Looking for a lower-sugar option — Added sugar is 4.2 g per 100 g.
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Apple juice concentrate is declared.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for baby. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 4.6 g · trans fat 0.1 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
LimitContains added sugar and apple juice concentrate (free sugars), which are generally recommended to be limited or avoided for infants under 1 year.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitThe presence of added sugar and apple juice concentrate contributes to overall sugar intake, which should be moderated to support healthy eating habits and dental health.
What's good
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for child development.
Watch out for
Contains added sugar, which should be limited in a child's diet.
Apple juice concentrate contributes free sugars, increasing overall sugar intake.
Contains common allergens: wheat (gluten) and milk solids.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Fruit-juice concentrate is fruit juice with the water removed, leaving concentrated sugars (largely fructose and glucose). Nutritionally it behaves as a free sugar and is frequently used to sweeten products that market themselves as having "no added sugar". The WHO recommends no free sugars for infants and young children, so it is a particular concern in foods aimed at babies and toddlers.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO Guideline: Sugars intake (2015); WHO Ending inappropriate promotion of foods for infants
Fruit Juice Concentrate: regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Apple juice concentrate is a source of free sugars, which should be limited in the diet of infants and young children.
Added sugar is present, which is a concern for dental health and healthy weight in children, especially for regular consumption.
Wheat flour contains gluten, which is an allergen for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
Protein provides only 14.6% of energy — enough for a “source of protein” (10%) but below the 20% a “high protein” claim requires. (Judged on % of energy, not % by weight.)
This describes the product’s packaging or its category, not a testable attribute of the food itself — so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This is the maker’s regulatory age/stage designation for the product — an ingredient list can’t confirm or deny it, so it’s classified separately rather than flagged as a doubtful claim.
This is a general health statement and not a claim about the product's composition that can be verified from the ingredient or nutrition list.
The ingredient list does not contain any preservatives.
The product contains 3 mg of Iron per 100g, which is a source of iron.
The nutrition information lists more than 14 vitamins and minerals.
The ingredients list includes milk solids and wheat flour, indicating it is a milk cereal-based food.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Wheat flour 57.3%Wheat flour (Atta) (57.3%)
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Milk solids 32.8%Milk solids (32.8%)
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Apple juice concentrate 10.7%Apple juice concentrate (10.7%)
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Sugar
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Soybean OilSoyabean Oil
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Minerals
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Vitamins
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Dextrose trace amount
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Acidity regulator (Potassium hydrogen carbonate)
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Enzyme (Alpha amylase)Enzyme* (Alpha amylase)
Trace amounts: some named ingredients appear in token quantities or low in the list. At these concentrations a meaningful benefit is unlikely, and their front-of-pack prominence may not reflect their level in the formulation.
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
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| Energy | 412 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 24 g |
| Added Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Total Fat | 9.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g |
| Trans Fat | 0.05 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2.4 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in CERELAC Baby Food Cereal?
The label of CERELAC Baby Food Cereal lists 10 ingredients, in label order: Wheat Flour, Milk Solids, Apple juice concentrate, Sugar, Soybean oil, Minerals, Vitamins, Dextrose, Acidity regulator (Potassium hydrogen carbonate), Enzyme (Alpha amylase). Flagged by the analysis: Apple juice concentrate.
Is CERELAC Baby Food Cereal safe to eat?
CERELAC Baby Food Cereal scores 2.8/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This baby food cereal contains added sugar and apple juice concentrate, which contributes free sugars to a child's diet. While fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, the sugar content is a significant concern for infants and young children, who should have limited intake of added sugars.
Why does CERELAC Baby Food Cereal score 2.8/10?
Flagged in the score: Apple juice concentrate contributes free sugars, increasing overall sugar intake. Also noted: Contains added sugar, which should be limited in a child's diet. Contains common allergens: wheat (gluten) and milk solids.
Who should avoid CERELAC Baby Food Cereal?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Infants under 1 year (due to added sugar); Children with diabetes or blood sugar management needs; Individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease; Milk allergy / lactose intolerance; Soy allergy.
Is CERELAC Baby Food Cereal suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does CERELAC Baby Food Cereal contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains milk (Milk Solids), soy (Soybean oil) and gluten (Wheat Flour). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does CERELAC Baby Food Cereal contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does CERELAC Baby Food Cereal contain soy?
Yes — the ingredient list names Soybean oil. People with soy allergy should treat it as containing soy, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does CERELAC Baby Food Cereal contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat Flour. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in CERELAC Baby Food Cereal?
24 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 4.2 g of that as added sugar per 100 g. WHO advises no free sugars for children under 2. The ingredient list names Apple juice concentrate, Sugar and Dextrose.
Are the claims on the CERELAC Baby Food Cereal pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Rich^ in Protein" — misleading. "From 6 to 24 months" — can't be verified from the label. "IMPORTANT NOTICE: MOTHER'S MILK IS BEST FOR YOUR BABY." — can't be verified from the label.
Is CERELAC Baby Food Cereal vegetarian?
CERELAC Baby Food Cereal is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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